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Review: The Shawshank Redemption

'A cautious but enjoyable adaptation of a timeless story'

Published by Alastair Stewart

Review: Goose

A highly interesting and very poignant, simple story of one young boy and his 13th birthday that he will never forget

Published by Donald C Stewart

Review: The Boss of It All

It’s not the answers you give, it’s the questions you ask.

Published by Tim Wilcock

Review: The Gypsybird Speaks

A spirited show with some strong performances

Published by Jessica Cheetham

Review: A Family Beyond the Army

Poignant and wonderfully crafted piece on the families that support the brave men and women we sometimes take for granted

Published by Donald C Stewart

Review: An Actor’s Lament

Effortless superiority and contempt for the prols from three real luvvies

Published by Tim Wilcock

Review: Blaggards

"a solid bit of younger theatre"

Published by Paul Levy

Review: Bouncers

Well-observed characters

Published by Georgina Newman

Review: Newton

Triumphant biopic drama about the Scientist from a spellbinding performer.

Published by Dan Lentell

Review: Chalk Farm

A beautifully drawn portrait of mother and son, and the London riots

Published by Clare Simpson

Review: The Break-Up of Cause and Effect

Cause and Effect have been inseparable for several millennia, but Cause wants out.

Published by Kate Saffin

Review: God of Carnage

A sizzling four hander that analyses what happens when two sets of parents agree to resolve their children’s differences

Published by Donald C Stewart

Review: Rites: A Children’s Tragedy

An incredible theatrical experience that deals with the issue of being young in an imaginative and powerful fashion

Published by Donald C Stewart

Review: Fight Night

A clever and twisted critique of democracy, electioneering and reality TV

Published by Alice Booth

Review: Now’s the Hour

A masterful exploration of the themes of the independence debate by a group of young people who refuse to know better

Published by Donald C Stewart

Review: I’ll Keep the Light

Excellent, bright and intelligent debut from a new company that mixed ancient with new in spectacular fashion

Published by Donald C Stewart

Review: I’ll Keep the Light

Excellent, bright and intelligent debut from a new company that mixed ancient with new in spectacular fashion

Published by Donald C Stewart

Review: Bryony Kimmings

More of a medley of material than a show, but entertaining and fun nonetheless

Published by Alice Booth

Review: Mirrorball

This play takes a while to get going but is great when it does

Published by Alice Booth

Review: Paul Bright’s Confessions of a Justified Sinner

A theatrical homage to a directorial maverick based on witness testimony, gathered physical evidence and the personal experiences of our guide, actor George Anton.

Published by Donald C Stewart

Review: Some Other Mother

A heart rending poetic piece of theatre that grips your heart, tells it fanciful stories and then rips it to shreds; like a refugee’s experience placed upon a stage.

Published by Donald C Stewart

Review: Callum’s Road

The story of one man and his road which despite the opposition of the elements, the progress of his daughter and the desertion of his island is celebrated in song and story in traditional Scottish manner

Published by Donald C Stewart

Review: Hospital Sofa

"abuzz with quirky, kinetic, and often completely baffling energy"

Published by Lloyd Waldo

Review: Homeless in Homeland

A stunning portrayal of one woman’s search for her homeland using song, dance, poetry and stories.

Published by Gail Louw

Review: Sleeping Trees Odyssey

Very funny physical, verbal and mental romp though the Oyssey

Published by Bill Parslow

Review: Duchess of Malfi

Bawdy, bardy, gory story.

Published by Michael Rowland

Review: The Graduate

The stage version of the film of the book.

Published by Strat Mastoris

Review: Holocene

Volcanoes change the planet - they can change your life, too.

Published by Strat Mastoris

Review: The Cow Play

"some very good acting, a few moments of gold"

Published by Jenni Davidson

Review: Stuperstition

" sharp, entertaining show."

Published by Simon Gwynn

Review: Failure (And Other Opportunities for Non-Linear Success)

a one woman performance art – confessional – manifesto, that is a strange mix of autobiographical detail, feminist theory, advertising imagery, slap-stick and charmingly lo-fi home-made music.

Published by R.Blackman

Review: Blue

Inventive, creative and atmospheric

Published by Paul Levy

Review: Hi Vis

Well worth double parking for.

Published by Paul Levy

Review: Dinner

Sharp, witty and dark.

Published by Paul Levy

Review: Shadows on The Wall

Power comes at a price, but who is willing to pay it?

Published by Strat Mastoris

Review: How a Man Crumbled

A beautiful piece of work. Funny, gently shocking and charming.

Published by R. Blackman

Review: You Left Me In The Dark

Universal issues of love and loss inspired by The Seagull

Published by Gail Louw

Review: Belvedere

Alternative realities of Anton Chekhov

Published by Strat Mastoris

Review: Night after Night

The classic music drama written by Neil Bartlett and Nicolas Bloomfield

Published by Gail Louw

Review: Mess

Perfectly imperfect, truthful and inventive

Published by Josie Melia

Review: Stella

A story of women and astronomy

Published by Strat Mastoris

Review: Like They Are

"convincing and engaging "

Published by Bill Parslow

Review: The God Particle

Witty, smart discussion on science and religion.

Published by Jessica Cheetham

Review: In Extremis

A cleverly conceived and well-acted two-header.

Published by Tim Pilcher & Sue Bradley

Review: Maggot

Disturbing, as all good visionary theatre should be.

Published by Paul Levy

Review: Better Days

"Definitely worth a look ... moments of genius."

Published by Paul Levy

Review: Screwed

A psychological drama with a difference

Published by Gail Louw

Review: Tales Of The Tombola

"something strange and worthwhile"

Published by Bill Parslow

Review: The Ruffian on the Stair

Intense staging of a rarely-seen Joe Orton play

Published by Strat Mastoris

Review: Bitch Boxer

Tour de force high-octane one woman show

Published by Bill Parslow

Review: Chapel Street

"Fast, witty and furious two-hander"

Published by Bill Parslow

Review: Laurel and Hardy

Outstanding for all the right reasons

Published by Paul Levy

Review: Tiny Tempest

A physical, musical, family friendly version of Shakespeare's play The Tempest.

Published by Didi Craze

Review: False Friends

Another hugely successful play by Stuart Mentha. A veritable high point of the Prague Fringe.

Published by Michael Rowland

Review: Birdhouse

Surreal Comedy Horror

Published by Jess Burford

Review: Beowulf

Beowulf, one of histories oldest tales, man versus monster

Published by Jess Burford

Review: City of Lions and Gods

A poetic feast of movement, language and raw emotion.

Published by Michael Rowland

Review: Kafka and Son

Tried, tested and terrific!

Published by Michael Rowland

Review: Be Silent or Be Killed

A theatrical retelling of one of the most horrendous terrorist episodes in India told through the eyes of a Scottish businessman caught in the midst of it, through a successful multi visual performance that is certainly true to its source.

Published by Donald C Stewart

Review: The Bear

A playful jaunt set around an fictional murder that teases us with the noir-thriller genre

Published by R. Blackman

Review: BigMouth

Passionate, stunning and truly original

Published by Josie Melia

Review: The Disappearances Project

A spare, and beautifully resonant piece of theatre who's impact is stealthy but profound.

Published by R Blackman

Review: The Kite Runner

An overwhelmingly excellent production, full of subtlety

Published by AB

Review: King Lear

A moving and enjoyable outdoor production of this classic tragedy

Published by AB

Review: My Life After

What a delight.

Published by R. Blackman

Review: Poke

A wide ranging narrative with disturbance and provocation at its centre; never less than likely to make you think this is an exploration of feminism/ femininity/rape and the destruction of our planet.

Published by Donald C Stewart

Review: Passing Through by Alistair Rutherford

A thoroughly pleasant evening in the company of misfits and lovelorn characters that ends as you would wish

Published by Donald C Stewart

Review: White Rose

A long awaited revival of Peter Arnott’s first play that is given a highly impressive production by this Borders Company

Published by Donald C Stewart

Review: Altar Ego

A confronting and tangible exploration of whether infidelity can save a marriage and improve relationships

Published by Prerna Ashok

Review: Samantha’s Hotline

A one-woman comedy drama about the trials of life and tedious phone sex

Published by Prerna Ashok

Review: Long Live the Little Knife

A highly impressive piece of theatre from a master of the unusual

Published by Donald C Stewart

Review: River Dreaming

A highly engaging trip through an Australian history school project using a well worn youth theatre concept

Published by Donald C Stewart

Review: The Good, the God and the Guillotine

A radical interpretation of Albert Camus’ L’Etranger through animation, music and technology

Published by Donald C Stewart

Review: Iron

A highly impressive resurrection of a Scottish classic text

Published by Donald C Stewart

Review: My Sister

A stimulating evening in the company of one or maybe both sisters

Published by Donald C Stewart

Review: Border Control

Rehearsed readings of 3 very different yet engaging views of boundaries in the 21st Century

Published by Donald C Stewart

Review: The Occupation of Heather Rose

A tenderly directed and wonderfully observed performance of the meltdown of an idealistic nurse

Published by Donald C Stewart

Review: Mon Droit

An intricate piece of storytelling from an onstage God of Small Things.

Published by Dan Lentell

Review: Juana in a Million

Heart breaking, Honest and Important Theatre.

Published by Hannah Sullivan

Review: The Madness of King Lear

Art for art’s sake journey through the mind of one actor for whom the play is a fascinating catharsis in kimonos in Australian company

Published by Donald C Stewart

Review: Grimaldi: King of the Clowns

A delightful performance of reverence and skill that tells the tragic story of one of the major players in 19th century comedy and clowning.

Published by Donald C Stewart

Review: The Lad Himself

A Celebration of the Life of Tony Hancock

Published by Dan Lentell